HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/04/1985**Frank B. Duveneck died on Y"iday. This community will never again experience the kind of
sharing and caring that was the total life of the Duvenecks - sharing their hone and
land, caring for that land and for all people. (AMENDED BY COUNCIL 9/18/85)
CITY ODUNCIL
TOM OF LOS ALTOS HUT
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
Wednesday, September 4, 1985
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Mayor Drarkert called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
** See Above.
A. ROLL CALL APED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmanbers Allison, Fliln , Rydell and van Tamelen
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, Assistant City Attorney William Hughes,
City Engineer Michael Enright, Town Planner Nancy Lytle and City Clerk
Pat Dowd
Press: Andrea Behr, San Jose Mercury; Mike McDevitt, Los Altos Town Crier
MENUMI: EKE
Council had before then an application from Liz Sprenkle for the Safety Camnittee.
Mrs. Liz Sprenkle, 13701 Paseo Del Roble, stated that she was aware of the amount
of time involved in serving on the S ety Committee and hoped she world be able to
fulfill this commitment.
MOTION SECONDED APED CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhxman and passed
unanimously to appoint Mrs. Liz Sprenkle to the Safety Committee for a term of
two years.
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Item Added: Itan 6: Motion setting September 18, 1965 as the Public Hearing date
for Lands of Silins, File TM #1-85, Request for rec+arendation of
approval of Tentative Map, 2 lot subdivision
M7EION SECONDED APED CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrnan and passed
unanimously to add the notion setting the public hearing for lands of Silins, File
TM #1-85, to the Consent Calendar.
MOTION SEMNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and gassed
unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: August 21, 1985*
2. Approval of Warrants: $6,907.53 (8/31/85) and $41,633.14 (9/4/65)
*Mayor Dronkert and Councilmsmber Rydell abstained frau approval of the minutes
as they were not present at the 8/21/85 meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MLNYIES - September 4, 1985
CONS Nf CALEMAR: (continued):
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
a)
Resolution #117-85
setting the time and place of public hearing on
an application for
a special land use permit (Lands of Armstrong,
25605 Fernhill)
b)
Resolution #118-85
setting the time and place of public hearing on
an application for
a special land use permit (Lands of Vincent,
27240 Natoma)
c)
Resolution #119-85
setting the time and place of public hearing on
an application for
a special land use permit ('ands of Babayan, Sot 44,
Atherton Court)
d)
Resolution #120-85
setting the time and place of public hearing on
an application for
a special land use permit (Lands of Prodmmou,
14975 Page Mill Road)
e)
Resolution #121-85
adopting the street name "Carrington Circle" for an
unnamed private street cul-de-sac off of Natuna Road
4. Actions of the Planning Commission: approved the following:
a) LANDS OF OSBORNE, FILE CUP #7-85, 26050 Torello Lane, conditional use
permit
b) LANDS OF FFMAIU HTTTR (PIINE40OD PRIVATE SCHOOL), FILE CUP #8014-76
annual review and amendment of conditional use permit
5. Request from Los Altos Fire Department for Council authorization to remove
fire hazards on certain properties within the Town
6. Motion setting September 18, 1985 as the Public Hearing date for Lands of
Silins, File TM #1-85, Request for remmprdation of approval of tentative
map, 2 lot subdivision
Mr. Mark Sandoval, Loos Altos Festival of Lights Association, presented his request
to the Town for authorization to use certain of the Town's streets on October 20,
1985 for the First Annual October Run, proceeds from which will benefit the Los
Altos Festival of Lights Association. Mr. Sandoval explained the proposed location
of the run and noted the appropriate insurance forms were on file. Additionally,
he noted that volunteers could be on hand to assist with the run and all requests
from the Sheriff's Department regarding safety precautions would be met.
NDTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Fuhrman and passed unani-
mously to support and approve the request from the Los Altos Festival of Lights
Association to conduct part of their October 20, 1985 Run in Los Altos Hills.
(�, PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To ask the Community Relations Committee to work with the
�y Festival of Lights Association and to find out if any Los Altos Hills' residents
would like to volunteer to work on the October Run.
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CITY CQIMCIL MINOTE.S - Septenber 9, 1985
D. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: (continued):
Mr. Kenneth Pearce and Mrs. Gmrgina Melen, Vista Del Valle Court, stated
that Vista Del Valle Court, a private road, was in need of repairs and they,
as owners, were prepared to make these repairs. They did want to dedicate
the private portion of Vista Del Valle Court to the Town and were requesting
the Town to initiate the appropriate proceedings to acomplish this.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: The staff would prepare a report on the issue of dedica-
tion of private roads and this matter would be scheduled for the first meeting
in October.
E. IETORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
1. Public Hearings:
a) LANDS OF MSYER, 26007 Torello Lane, request for a special land use
Permit to allow construction of a new residence having a height in
excess of fifteen feet
The Town Planner presented her report dated 8/29/85 which noted that the Site
Development Committee remanded approval of a special laird use permit for the
Lards of Meyer.
Mrs. Carol Meyer, applicant, presented plans and a colored rendering of the
ouse in question. a exp ained the placement of the house, noting that 708
of the coverage was one-story.
Councilmen er Allison for the record asked the applicant if she understood that
no further development would be allowed on this lot. The applicant responded
that she understood this to be true.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously to approve a special lard use permit for the Lards of Meyer for a
new residence having a height in excess of fifteen feet basad on the project's
substantial compliance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295, noting that the
architectural measures used in the design of the house served to reduce the
bulkiness of the structure.
b) LANDS OF RE®, 12998 Robleda Iniad, request for a special land use
Permit to allow construction of a new residence having a height in
excess of fifteen feet
The Town Planner presented her report dated 8/29/85 which noted that the Site
Development Comnuttee remmiended approval of a special lard use permit for the
Lands of Reed.
van Tamelen expressed concerns regarding the driveway, grading and the excessive
amount of fill. The City Engineer responded that the driveway was an already
existing driveway and the majority of the fill was in the back of the house, out
of view.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 4, 1985
F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.b) Public Hearing - Lards of Reed (continued):
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Fahrman and passed
by the following roll call vote to approve a special lard use permit for the
Lands of Reed for a new residence having a height in excess of fifteen feet
based on the project's substantial compliance with the guidelines for Ordinance 0295.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmlembers Fuhxman and Rydell
NOES: Councilned t Allison and van Tamelen
c) Ordinance # amending Chapter 5 entitled "Zoning" of Title 9 of
the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to amend Article 2 thereof entitled
"Definitions", to add Article 9 thereto entitled "Site Development,"
and to amend Article 12 thereof entitled "Administration and EEYnfforoement".
This item is continued to the next Council meting.
2. Resolution #_awarding a contract for the sewer line replacement project.
The City Engineer referred to his staff report dated 8/29/85 which noted that
two proposals had been received for the sewer line replacaTent project on Page
Mill Fuad. This project would replace some of the temporary sewer lines that
had been installed after the mains were damaged by a landslide. The City Manager
stated that the property owners had been notified by letter of their future
responsibility concerning these lines.
Mr. Spector, 27231 Ursula Lane, asked if the new owners would be liable should the
property change owner >_p? e City Manager responded that a study had been cone
by the Town which identified the landslide areas. Wile the owners may not think
that future damage to the lines would be their responsibility, it was the Town's
opinion that the owners were liable and they had been so notified.
MYTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanin usly to adopt Resolution #122-85 awarding a contract for the sewer line
replacement project (Wingard and Seerley)
3. Resolution # approving final parcel map and approving and authorizing
execution of subdivision agreement for the Lands of Ehrnert
M)TION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fulvmian and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #123-85 approving final parcel map and approving
and authorizing execution of subdivision agreement for the Lands of Ehnert.
4. Resolution # accepting certain improvements in connection with the
Fenwick subdivision
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #124-85 accepting certain improvements in connection
with the Fenwick subdivision.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - Septenber 9, 1985
( F. SPECIAL ORDERS: (continued):
5. Stonehmok Court - offer of dedication of easements
The City Manager stated that he had received a letter from three residents
stating their willingness to dedicate their sixteen -foot easements to public
use. The City Manager commented that accepting the dedication would clarify
the maintenance responsibility and avoid future confusion regarding Stonebrook
Court which presently consisted of a private right of way in tandem with a public
easement.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fubr an and passed
unanimously to direct the staff to initiate procedures to accept the offer of
dedication for the private section of Stonelrook Court which presently parallels
the public section.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Evaluation of trees damaged in July 1, 1985 fire
The City Manager referred to his report dated 8/30/85 which stated that the M.F.
Blair Company had been retained by the Town to evaluate the condition of the
Town -owned eucalyptus trees damaged in the 7/1/85 fire. The report in part
recommended ded re oval of 17 of the Toum-owned eucalyptus trees with the reconma da -
tion that all of the eucalyptus trees be phased out and replaced with a more
suitable speciman.
Mr. Don Blair, M.F. Blair Comguany, presented a brief history of the eucalyptus
tree in the area. Man asked by Council if he thought all of the eucalyptus
trees in Town should be removed, Mr. Blair responded negatively. He noted that
while eucalyptus trees did burn hotter, they were slower to ignite. The eucalyptus
trees in the Arastradero area had been more severely affected by recent freezes
etc. Mr. Blair suggested coordinating efforts with Palo Alto as they would be
closing the street when they removed their trees and it could be done all at once.
In response to the question what should replace the eucalyptus trees, Mr. Blair
recommended that this matter be given some study before making a decision.
MOTION SECONDED AND CAJR1ED: Moved by Fuhzman, seconded by van Tamelen and
passed by the following roll call vote to remove the Town's eucalyptus trees
along Arastradero Road and to coordinate with Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Unified
School District in the removal of these trees.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilnmemloers Allison, Fuhrnan and van Tamelen
NOES: None
PFTSENT: C:nmcdlmember Rydell
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To discuss as a separate item the question of replacing the
trees - should they be replaced and, if so, with what? This matter will be agerdized
in approximately one month.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Manager to prepare a report on the cost
j estimates and proposals for the project of removing these trees in coordination
with Palo Altos and the Palo Alto Unified School District.
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G. UNFINISHED BUSIIQSS: (continued):
Obw 2. Processing of Use Permits - Inconsistencies
Council had before them background materials regarding the inconsistencies in
the Town's ordinances regarding the granting of conditional use permits and
variances. The City Manager pointed out that Council had three options: 1)
Planning Commission approval with Council concurrence; 2) Planning ConTnission
approval with no Council concurrence; or 3) Council approve.
I'MON SECONDED AMID FA=: Moved by Allison, seconded by Dronkert and failed
by the following roll call vote to direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance
changes reflecting the Planning Commission as the approving body for variances
and conditional use permits and removing Council concurrence for these actions.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Counci7may er Allison
NOES: Councilmenbexs Fuhrnan, Rydell and van Tamelen
Council discussed the issue of who should be the approving body for these issues.
van Tamelen and Rydell were strongly in favor of Council concurrence with variances
and conditional use permits. Dronkert suggested there might be situations when
the Commission Mould want to send a matter on to the Council for approval and
Allison, while of the opinion that the Commission should be the approving body
with no Council concurrence, stated that a firm decision one way or the other
needed to be made to avoid future confusion.
WTION SEOD= AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
by the following roll call vote to direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance
changes to reflect the Planning Commission as the approving body for variances and
conditional use permits with Council concurrence for these issues.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Counc;l+anhPrs Iuhrman, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Councilmember Allison
3. Consideration of Establishment of Ad Hoc Solid Waste Committee
PASSED BY CO SEMS: To direct the Mayor to write a letter to Ins Altos asking
if Ins Altos Hills could be represented on their Solid Waste Committee by a
liaison member for the purpose of working together on this matter of mutual
concern.
OPENNOa •,a•�-a
Reports from Standing Committees:
a) Safety Committee: recameudation regarding Chapin/Roble3a Intersection
Barbara Tryon, Chairman - Safety Committee, stated that the Safety Committee
nmaniumcws�y remnrende3 that e intersection of Chapin/Robleda should remain
a three-way stop for safety purposes.
CITY COUNCIL MINUIES - September 9, 1985
H. SPECIAL REPOFQS: (continued):
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Committees:
a) July 1 Fire Task Fome
Council thanked Barbara Tryon and hes committee for the extensive and thorough
report from the committee dated 8/29/85. Because of the depth of the report,
it was agrees] that a study session would be scheduled to discuss it after the
IDs Altos Fire Protection Commission held its meeting the third week in September/
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To add the following reconvendation to the report on page
eight: (j) To coordinate fire prevention efforts between IDs Altos Hills, IDs
Altos, Cupertino, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, Stanford and the M.idpeninsula
Regional Open Space District.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Attorney to prepare an opinion on
requiring residents to clear their property to the roadside.
PASS® BY CONSENSUS: Due to the time constraints regarding spraying, to schedule
for the next Council meeting a staff report on the City Attorney's opinion
mentioned above and on whether or not to extaslsprlpay-te_-feet-bepon3-the
roairide- roadside spray ten feet beyond the pavement. (AHMED BY COUNCII, 9/18/85)
Mary Stutz, Chairman - Pathways Committee, hoped that the Town was keeping a list
of se resr s no wr ve their property sprayed.
It was further noted that the issue of fire prevention would be addressed in the
nest issue of the newsletter which was due to be distributed in the near future.
Additionally, Barbara Tyyon would contact Mike Myers, editor of the newsletter,
concerning Council's request to have the article on fire prevention from the 9/85
issue from Sunset Magazine included in the newsletter.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARR"IED: Moved by FUhnman, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously to accept the final report from the July 1 Fire Task Force dated
8129185.
b) Standing Committee Charges/Standing Camdttee Reorganization
resign
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council stated that committee manharc who/resigned should be
required to resign directly to the Council by letter.(AMMED BY COUNCIL 9/18/85)
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the next meeting and to incorporate
any comments/suggestions by Councimmembers into the report for consideration at
that time.
c) Heritage House - landscaping proposal for Town Hall lands
It was noted that a conceptual landscaping plan for all of the Town Hall lards
would cost $3,000. This amount could be split between the General Fund and the
Heritage House fundraising efforts.
van Tamelen and Ryidell stated that they felt an overall plan was extremely inpor-
LW tant. However, Dronkert was net comfortable with only one proposal and was con-
cerned abort the cost of implementing such a plan with minimal maintenance resources
available. FUhxnan suggested a clear definition of the uses for the Heritage House,
including patios, walks, etc.
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CITY COUNCIL hIINU ES - September 4, 1985
H. SPECIAL REPORTS: Item 2.c) Heritage House (continued):
tar Mary Stutz, Chairman - Pathways Conudttee, stated that Hardesty Associates had
an excellent reputation and the Town needs to pay $3,000 for an overall plan
because the Town is not an expert in this area. Mrs. Stutz further commented
that the plan would not have to be implaTented all at one time.
Council did not take any action on this matter.
d) Heritage Preserve Committee:
This item was continued to the next meeting.
3. Comments from the Council:
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a) van Tamelen - North County Library Authority
MOTION SECDNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously to go on record unanimously endorsing the campaign for the tax over-
ride measure.
2. City Attorney:
3. City Clerk: Report on Council Correspondence
4. City Engineer:
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To approve the City Engineer's delegation of his duties
on the Disaster Site Development Caumittee for the week of September 9, 1985,
to the Town Planner.
5. Other:
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1. Change in Holiday Schedule
MDTICN SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and
unanvmously to ch�
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Christmas Eve Hol' y for the Adnnission Day Holiday. (AMENDED BY COUNCIL 9.
E. A JOU101MENT:
As it was the lour of adjournment, the City Council adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully suhm tted,
Patricia Dm4, City Clerk